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The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

The Hard Count is all things college football, for the people, by the people, and with the people. J.D. PicKell brings video analysis to you on a daily basis focused on the top teams across the country. This is a community for those who live and die by the events of Saturdays in the fall and into early January. The party rolls on.

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01:12:15

Midseason College Football Playoff PREDICTIONS

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/15

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Updated college football predictions! J.D. reevaluates his preseason picks and makes new ones for the conference title game matchups and winners, the 12 seeds for the College Football Playoff, and the entire CFP bracket before crowning a new national champion. Before his midseason predictions, J.D. breaks down what's being missed from the Tennessee vs Alabama game this weekend and previews LSU's matchup with Vanderbilt in Nashville. Then we end the show

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00:56:09

College Football Week 8 PREDICTIONS

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/14

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. ... Prediction Tuesday! J.D. dives deep, breaks down, and makes his predictions for the top college football games of Week 8. Starting with our Bet MGM game of the week Tennessee vs Alabama before bouncing around to Ole Miss vs Georgia, USC vs Notre Dame, Oklahoma vs South Carolina, Washington vs Michigan, and Louisville vs Miami. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will

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01:28:54

Sunday Sprint: James Franklin Fired!! | Red River...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/12

Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint we had breaking news! Penn State fired James Franklin Sunday morning and J.D. gives his instant reaction to Penn State's decision and who he thinks they should hire next in State College.J.D. also reacts to this weekend's action including Indiana's big time upset win at Oregon,

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01:17:54

College Football’s Most Important October? |...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/09

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell … it’s all about October in College Football — and how this month could define the playoff race and reshape the national picture.J.D. breaks down which programs have the most important October, including Michigan, USC, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, and why each team faces a defining stretch. He also dives into Texas A&M’s turnaround, asking if the Aggies have finally cured “Battered Aggie Syndrome” under new leadership.Then, it’s time for Red River Rivalry

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01:06:02

Will John Mateer Play vs Texas? | Can Billy Napier...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/08

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell … we’re talking all things College Football Week 7 — quarterback questions, coaching pressure, and the biggest matchups across the country.We start the show with a break down of his national title contenders and a game preview and prediction for LSU vs South Carolina. Also talking about if time is running out for Florida head coach Billy Napier, how we were wrong about Texas, Penn State, and Clemson, and why this weekend is major for Bryce Underwood and

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00:59:26

College Football Week 7 Predictions: Michigan–USC,...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/07

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell … it’s Prediction Tuesday!J.D. breaks down and makes his score predictions for the biggest Week 7 college football matchups across the country — games with major playoff and conference title implications.Starting with Michigan at USC, where Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines face a huge test in Los Angeles against Lincoln Riley’s Trojans. Then, it’s on to the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas, Indiana vs Oregon, Missouri vs Alabama, Texas A&M vs

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01:24:59

Sunday Sprint: Penn State Upset | Bama, Florida,...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/05

Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint, J.D. unpacks a wild Week 6 of college football headlined by UCLA upsetting Penn State to secure their first win of the year and put the Nittany Lions in must win mode the rest of the regular season. J.D. also breaks down Alabama's performance against Vanderbilt, Miami and

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00:54:29

FSU vs Miami GAMEPLANS | What People Are MISING In...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/02

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We dive deep into the respective offensive game plans for Miami and Florida State ahead of their mega rivalry matchup in Tallahassee before traveling to Tuscaloosa. Where J.D. will break down what's being missed in Alabama and Vanderbilt's rematch this Saturday. Then we open up The Hard Count Herald again, forecasting the headlines that will follow this weekend's action in Florida vs Texas, Nebraska vs Michigan State, and Notre Dame vs Boise State. To

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01:04:32

Who In College Football Can ACTUALLY Win A National...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/10/01

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Who can actually win the national championship? J.D. goes conference by conference and lists the teams he believes can actually hoist the natty in Miami this year after five weeks of college football. Then he revisits some takes from the offseason and admits where he was right and wrong heading into Week 6, breaking down his pervious projections for the Miami Hurricanes, Oregon Ducks, Texas A&M Aggies, and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin. Speaking of the

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00:52:48

College Football Week 6 Predictions

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/30

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Prediction Tuesday! J.D. analyzes and makes his score predictions for the top games this upcoming weekend. Starting with Florida State facing off against Miami in a rivalry game before breaking down Texas vs Florida, Vanderbilt vs Alabama, Mississippi State vs Texas A&M, and Nebraska vs Michigan State. Then to end the show, J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith talk about Arkansas moving away from head coach Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks' head coaching

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00:54:31

NEW Top 25 College Football Rankings | 25 Questions...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/29

The latest AP Top 25 Poll has officially been released following Week 5 of the college football season. And for each of the Top 25 ranked teams in the country, J.D. PicKell will answer a question about every single Progrum heading into Week 6. 0:00 Intro 0:45 1. Ohio State 1:49 2. Oregon 7:01 3. Miami 10:44 4. Ole Miss 12:19 5. Oklahoma 13:58 6. Texas A&M 14:41 7. Penn State 17:49 8. Indiana 18:15 9. Texas 22:15 10. Alabama 23:27 11. Texas Tech 24:51 12. Georgia 26:07 13. LSU 29:10 14. Iowa State

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01:13:41

Sunday Sprint: BAMA vs UGA, ORE vs Penn State, LSU vs...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/28

Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint, J.D. reacts to the excellent weekend of college football. Breaking down Alabama's impressive win on the road at Georgia, Oregon's overtime win at Penn State's Whiteout, Ole Miss taking down LSU, and Texas A&M outlasting Auburn in a close one.J.D. also pulls back the curtain on

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01:10:34

What's Being MISSED In UGA vs Alabama | Week 5...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/25

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's being missed ahead of the Georgia vs Alabama game this weekend in Athens? J.D. dives into that matchup and the recent John Mateer injury news before opening up The Hard Count Herald. A publication that forecasts what the headlines will be on Sunday following this weekend of college football. Taking a look at what will be said about the Florida State Seminoles, LSU Tigers, USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks after Week 5. Then the crew gives their Pre

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01:10:50

Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal Joins! | More...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/24

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... This weekend is so jam packed that we had to deliver more predictions! J.D. breaks down and predicts the outcome for Florida State vs Virginia on Friday night, Notre Dame vs Arkansas, and Tennessee and Mississippi State. But before that, we take a look at what we'll learn in Week 5 from some of the top teams in the country. Diving deep into what we'll say following Oregon vs Penn State, Alabama vs Georgia, LSU vs Ole Miss, and more matchups from the

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01:00:47

CFB Week 5 PREDICTIONS | Georgia vs Alabama | Oregon...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/23

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... A Prediction Tuesday for a Week 5 slate that may be the best so far this college football season. J.D. previews and makes his predictions for Oregon vs Penn State, Alabama vs UGA, LSU vs Ole Miss, Auburn vs Texas A&M, USC vs Illinois, and Ohio State vs Washington! Breaking down every angle of all the top games this upcoming weekend and also talking about the confirmed SEC annual opponents recently released by On3's Chris Low. The Hard Count with J.D

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01:08:57

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Joins | What's Being...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/18

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood joins the program ahead of his marquee matchup against Michigan this weekend. Then J.D. reveals how he's processing the SEC three weeks into the college football season, not ranking, but group all the teams in the league how he sees fit. Also, what are people missing about the top games of the weekend between Auburn and Oklahoma, Florida and Miami, and Michigan vs Nebraska? J.D. answers that question before reacting

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01:04:07

Nebraska Win Could Mean Playoff? | Miami Is...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/17

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Could a win on Saturday for the Nebraska Cornhuskers put them firmly in the College Football Playoff race? J.D. breaks down their path and also talks about having more trust in the Miami Hurricanes, LSU's offensive struggles, and Texas A&M's offense flourishing. We also shed some light on the undefeated USC Trojans going under the radar this season before breaking down the current head coaching vacancies at Virginia Tech and UCLA.The Hard Count with J.D

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01:11:57

CFB Week 4 PREDICTIONS: Miami vs Florida, Oklahoma vs...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/16

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Prediction Tuesday! J.D. previews and makes his game predictions for Week 4's marquee matchups including Auburn vs Oklahoma, Michigan vs Nebraska, Florida vs Miami, and Texas Tech vs Utah. Then we break down what's safe to say three weeks into the college football season, revisiting the quarterback trade between Tennessee and UCLA with Nico Iamaleava and Jory Aguilar, Oregon's hot start, and Clemson's second upset loss. Ending the show with one of your

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01:14:26

Sunday Sprint: UGA vs TENN, ND vs A&M, LSU vs...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/14

Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint, J.D. reacts to the excellent weekend of college football. Breaking down both sides of the overtime thriller between UGA and Tennessee, how Texas A&M fans should feel after their nail bitting win over Notre Dame, and Georgia Tech's upset win over Clemson.J.D. also shares his

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01:03:36

Notre Dame vs Texas A&M STAKES | Billy Napier...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/09/11

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We open the show with some pre Week 3 superlatives, attempting to forecast what games will deliver and maybe even disappoint on this weekend's college football slate. Then J.D. breaks down what's at stake for Notre Dame and Texas A&M this Saturday in South Bend before diving into some recents words from two head coaches. Dissecting what Billy Napier said at his press conference following the upset loss to USF and upcoming matchup with LSU & Matt Rhule's

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